The Washington critic., 1887-12-13
AiiUSliNiENTS.
AInAreII's-cLNnA MoRrrs.


Clara Norris who by right claims the title
of the greatest emotional actress in America,
appeared last night at Albaugl's in Clinton
Stuari's arrangement of DEnnery's LA
Martyrc,n and if She had been other than a
very great actress the play would have al
most dcgeneraicd into u farce. 1t is n salt
water drama, with mygodcry interpretations
and iununcrublc climaNcs, while the sub
limc and ridiculous come 50 near together
ia some of its situations that as ones heart
Is weeping, his lips are saying rats Miss
Morris ns Renee has most difficult role, but
she does il as She does every character she
assumes better than any other actress
could do.
Her leading man, Mr.. Graham as Count de
WOrdy is not equal 10 the demand made
upon him. Miss Lille Nanc'S Gecilc was
very prcttily done, and Mr.. McDOwclrs
Ernest Drake was bit of tcndcr-hcartcd
comedy, as bright and cheerful as flowers ata
funeral and cNccllcntly well done. Mr.. Me-
DOwell and Miss Nanc came in from Il de-
layed train just in time TO take their parts,
and they made their rstGppcarancc in their
travelling suits, but did none the less well
for that. Mrs. Octavia Aliens DucLessc was
given with Mls. Aliens usual force. Miss
Morris was looking very well indeed, and
her improved health is n matter of hearty
congratulation. Renee again tonight.
TIE -'TONOlGANING.
There were lots of handsome women and
lots of handsome men at the National last
evening to see MestGycr again. and though
the play, by accident failed of scenery and
of dress, it went oil very smoothly, and was
pleasing none the less. Eou ask what is
''Tuboeganing?" and we say this in reply;
II Is but II plotless nothing that will never
make Won CrV for scattered all along it, as
l,. IL
the men "haw, haw,' and the ladies to say
"tc he
1t is Jolly, very jolly; It is ycritabc chafl,
hut goodness sakcs, have mercy how it
makes the people laugh There is music,
there is dancing, there are uurobatic irats,
there is beauty, there is singing and Il thOu-
sand other treats, that make the world love
Billy and his dear, delightful wife, and 10
thank them and their company for the rain
bow tints of life, Again tonight.
THE Euou--"MuGG LANDING"
The New Mugs Landing was well re-
cciycd nj the Blou yesterday The word new
in the title should be pronounced with extra
emphasis. Those who 60 10 the play expect
ing to see an old, m,ub,tantinl primitive,
watcr-.oaIcl landing are doomed To dis
appointment. The play Is strictly modern.
Its style has had the Endorsement of uumcr-
Gus Wcil-kunWn soubrpttCs, including Lutta
and Maggie Mitchell Mis-, Frances Bishop
acquit, herself in praiscworhy manner
and the remainder of the cast are acceptable
In their various parts.
EERNAN's-slIEFrER ASp BLARELY.
a speciality entertainment of more tlan
usual strengths provided for the patrons Of
Kcnan's this week, New features are num-
uruu, and are executed by capable people
Harry lilakcv isa native of Washington,
and on Friday evening the performance
will be given for his benefit.
ur HORSE TRAINER.
Professor Glcasons exploits as horse
trainer at the ESucct Rink are the talk of
the town, as they were at his, former visit,
The ease with which he .ubducs the most
vicious animals commands the admiration
ofall On Wednesday night hc will take in
hand vicious stallion that has killed eight
men,
Professor Gleason will present double
programme Tonight and tu-mOrTow night
The fierce man-outing stallion from Virginia
will be the feature l'hc horse has not had
halter on him for three years.
THE WONDERLAND CumosIuEs.
The Burmese Hairy Family is still puz-
lling the visitor, at this coy resort, In the
! theatre Smith and Carls Comedy Company )
holds sway with satisfactory results,
~ friend in need is friend indeed.
/ Such friend (. Dr. Bulls Cough syrup
/ which should bc in every family, 1t cost
| only 20 cents. Give II trial.